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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]For the love of God, the first child is not a disappointment. I know a younger sibling this happened to at an Ivy and the first child literally won a departmental award during the year prior to the second one applying. Like
 "best math student at the university" given by the math dept faculty.  Younger kid had a 4.0/1550.  Denied.

Sometimes it's just random and it sucks. [/quote]

Ha! OP here so did my firstborn. A departmental “best” award, paid fellowship, etc. Very similar. It’s as if it’s not a plus or even a neutral- but actually seen as a negative to have a family connection.

I’m done. Moving on. Thanks for letting me vent, and special thanks to the poster that shared a similar story and transfer details.

The negative trolls don’t bother me one bit. [/quote]

Negative trolls?  One person made a crazy comment, the others offered much needed perspective.  The schools either does or does not care about sibling legacy.  In either case, they aren't going to look up your other kid's academic performance.  Doubtful the presence of a sibling was a negative -- your kid just didn't win the admissions lottery at that school.  We all know it takes a lot more than high stats.[/quote]

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